SECTION 4 - RESCUE ACCORDING TO EN 1496/B
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR RESCUE:
• Secondary fall arrest system (conforming EN 363) must be used when working with the 27961 and
27960.
• Fall arrest and rescue systems used with this device MUST MEET applicable EN standards require-
ments (EN 795 for anchor devices; EN 362 for connectors; EN 361 for full body harnesses; EN 360 for
retractable type fall arresters; EN 1496 for rescue lifting devices; EN 1497 for rescue harnesses; EN
341 for descender devices).
• For rescue purposes with 27960 rescue lifting device always use SDW energy absorber (component
of 27960 set).
• During installing rescue lifting 27960 or HPCRW300 (with AT 172 fixing adapter) locking pin MUST
BE embedded in locking hole. Only then rescue lifting device can be safely and firmly installed on the
reinforced hexapod leg.
USAGE 27961 SAFETY TRIPOD FOR RESCUE PURPOSES
27961 safety tripod can be used for rescue purposes in conjunction with 27960 rescue lifting device.
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1
3
PL101
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3
27960
(1) Central attachment point
(2) Side attachment point
(3) Leg attachment point
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